FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANT II (Fire Alarm/Sprinkler System Specialty) - HOMELESSNESS

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: Applications will be accepted beginning September 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: 33773S-EA

County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II .

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work involving review and approval of complex construction plans, and inspection of building sites for compliance with fire protection codes and regulations.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are located in the Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department. Positions work under the administrative and technical supervision of a supervisory level fire prevention engineer. Incumbents are engaged in the performance of all fire protection engineering assignments.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting plan reviews and issuing approvals for complex fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Acting as a liaison for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
• Clarifying and interpreting fire sprinkler/fire alarm system requirements.
• Consulting with supervisors for highly complex projects.
• Conducting field inspections.
• Verifying calculations for fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Collecting fees associated with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Assisting in new construction inspections.

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Option I: A Certificate of Registration as a Fire Protection Engineer -AND- One year's experience performing fire protection engineering work.

Option II: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or fire protection engineering - AND - One year's experience performing fire protection engineering work.

Option III: Five years experience performing fire protection engineering work.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate - Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.

EXAMINATION CONTENT: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill the Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II vacancies.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION: Candidates will be required to complete a background check.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
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